B2
reflection vs reflex
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| reflectionnoun/rɪˈflek.ʃən/ | Meaning an image you see in a mirror or water; also careful thought about something | Goes with on reflection | Example She looked at her reflection in the shop window. |
| reflexnoun/ˈriː.fleks/ | Meaning a quick automatic movement of the body that you cannot control, such as pulling your hand from a hot object | Goes with quick reflexes | Example The doctor tapped my knee to test my reflexes. |
Which word fits?
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